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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Rates Available: Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory. Applicable: To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers when all service is supplied through a single meter. Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: A dual fuel space heating system consists of a primary electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system both capable of heating a structure at design conditions. Interruptions of the primary system will usually occur for up to 12 hours daily on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. A primary electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. 2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and continuous operation upon interruption of the primary system. 3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU. 4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. 5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0499 per KWH. 2. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended periods of time as stated above. 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the primary electric heating system. 4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter. Electric Vehicle Charging Rate: This Program is available to all residential customers of ERMU that own an electrically powered vehicle used for on road transportation. Charging of the vehicle may be interrupted up to 12 hours per day not to exceed 600 hours in a year. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. Electric vehicle charging station that is used for the sole purpose of charging electric vehicles. This charging station may be 120/240 volt. 2. Customer is responsible for installation of load control device and meter socket in a mutually agreed upon location. 3. Inspection by State Certified electrical inspector of all metering equipment and provide an affidavit to ERMU when completed. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. Load control device and metering equipment to customer. 2. Final inspection prior to meter activation to ensure only qualified loads are being supplied through the electric vehicle charging equipment.